When the engine gets rolled out on Tool Time, Tim calls it a 5.0L V8. However a 5.0L is a small block with narrow valve covers, while what was shown is a big block Chevy, based on the wide valve covers and 4 valve-cover bolts on the side near the spark plugs.
In the 1950s, Ford assembly plants produced 50+ cars PER HOUR, not 100 per day.
1955 Thunderbirds were not built at Dearborn (Rouge) Assembly. They were built at Wixom Assembly.
When Tim is sitting at the table with Eddie at Big Mike's, Jill is dancing with Hick. Tim has a freshly poured beer while talking with Eddie. At Eddie's suggestion, Tim gets up to dance with Jill and when Hick returns to the table he grabs Tim's beer and starts to drink it.